Madrid - Botanic Gardens Jardín Botánico
The Botanic Gardens of Madrid were founded by the enlightened Bourbon King Charles III and formed part of his ambitious plan for the development of the eastern part of the city. The gardens, enclosed by railings and entered by two Neo-Classical gateways, were designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva.
Opened in 1781, the Botanic Gardens achieved an international reputation through the import of plants and seeds from America and the Philippines.
Opened in 1781, the Botanic Gardens achieved an international reputation through the import of plants and seeds from America and the Philippines.
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Its specialized library includes 10,000 drawings of the flora of New Granada brought from South America by the celebrated botanist Celestino Mutis. The collection of manuscripts includes books from the 15th to the 18th C.
Things to See
Cuesta de Moyano
In the Cuesta de Moyano adjoining the Botanic Garden the stalls of the "bouquinistes" offer the book-lover a wide choice of old books, magazines and antiques.
Parque de Atenas
At the foot of La Cuesta lies the Parque de Atenas (6 hectares/20 acres), named after a park in Athens which is called "Madrid".
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
